Site work and paving for a road / highway in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; and for paving for a road / highway.

Bikeway improvements along Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) and 1st Avenue (CSAH 52) from Main Street SE (CSAH 23) to 8th Street SE in the City of Minneapolis. Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) and 1st Avenue (CSAH 52) serve as one-way pairs in this area east of the Mississippi River. Each roadway includes sidewalk on both sides, three vehicle lanes, and many locations where on-street parking is permitted. Bikeway facilities currently exist along these corridors to the west, however, they terminate at Main Street SE (CSAH 23). Additionally, bikeway facilities were introduced along Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) to the east of this project (from 8th Street NE to I-35W) as part of a paving project in 2020. The City of Minneapolis conducted a corridor study in 2016 along Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52) and 1st Avenue (CSAH 52) that evaluated concepts to provide bicycle accommodations. This project is directly related that study. The proposed project includes the introduction of a bikeway along both Hennepin Avenue and 1st Avenue (CSAH 52). Available space within the existing roadway environment will be reallocated to provide the necessary space for a bikeway. It is anticipated that durable, high-visibility pavement markings will be used for lane designations to clearly define space for each user; this is especially important as traditional pavement marking methods (latex or epoxy materials) do not provide adequate visual contrast on the concrete roadway surface. Staff anticipates the following elements will be included with the project: catch basin upgrades, signing modifications, traffic signal replacements, and pedestrian improvements (ADA upgrades and curb extensions). Once completed, this project would connect users from Downtown Minneapolis to Northeast Minneapolis (via the Hennepin Avenue Bridge). This project will be coordinated with Metro Transit's E Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project that will operate along Hennepin Avenue (CSAH 52). This project will improve first/last mile connections for people biking and walking to the nearby BRT station. As of February 15, 2022, this project is currently in the FY 2022-2026 CIP . Funding for this project is allotted in the city's capital improvement plan for construction Fy 2023. A firm timeline has not been established; however, construction is scheduled for Fiscal Year 2023. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.